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How the Tariff Refund Process Works

The Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Businesses that paid these tariffs between February 2025 and February 2026 may be entitled to a full refund plus interest. Here's how we help you recover what you're owed.

Day 1

Check Your Eligibility

Answer a short set of questions about your imports. We'll let you know if your business appears eligible. No cost, no commitment.

Days 2–3

Upload Your Data

Download your import history from the CBP ACE portal, or ask your customs broker to send it. Upload the file through our secure portal. We accept CSV and Excel formats.

Days 3–7

We Analyze

Our team matches your entries against the tariff codes struck down by the Supreme Court. We calculate your estimated refund, including interest, and separate eligible entries from non-eligible ones.

Week 2+

We File

We prepare and submit the necessary protest or refund request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on your behalf. You'll receive status updates throughout the process.

When CBP Processes

You Get Paid

When your refund is issued, our contingency fee is deducted and the remainder is yours. If no refund is recovered, you owe nothing.


What You Do

  1. Answer a few questions about your imports
  2. Upload your customs data file
  3. Sign the engagement letter
  4. Wait for your refund

What We Do

  1. Review your eligibility
  2. Analyze your data and match HTS codes
  3. Prepare and file protest with CBP
  4. Monitor and pursue your refund

Which Tariffs Qualify?

Eligible (IEEPA tariffs — ruled unconstitutional):

  • ✓ Fentanyl-related tariffs (HTS 9903.01.XX)
  • ✓ Reciprocal tariffs (HTS 9903.02.XX)
  • ✓ Additional IEEPA tariffs on specific countries

Not eligible under this ruling:

  • Section 301 tariffs (China trade war — separate legal authority)
  • Section 232 tariffs (steel and aluminum — separate legal authority)

Not sure which tariffs you paid? That's fine — upload your data and we'll sort it out for you.